Recent research and development of nanomaterials for anode of lithium ion batteries has been reviewed. These materials include nano alloys, nano oxides, carbon nanotubes and natural graphite with nanopores. Due to the unique characteristics of nano materials, all of them show a reversible capacity higher than that of the commercial pro-(ducts). However, practical application of nano alloys still needs further research especially on the improvement of cycling performance. The application of carbon nanotubes ...